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Propopoly secures first Auckland site for townhouse project
Crypto

Propopoly secures first Auckland site for townhouse project

The platform’s first live project opens townhouse development investing to retail buyers, with a minimum NZD $1.27 million raise needed to proceed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Robotics

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure

Graduates say wider promotion and better pay are needed to stop New Zealand’s post-harvest automation talent draining overseas.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth
Agricultural Technology

Xero sees fifth straight quarter of small business growth

Improving demand and higher interest-rate relief helped New Zealand small businesses post 3.9% sales growth in the March quarter.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs
Smart Cities

Auckland land shortage drives prices to record highs

Businesses face higher costs and fewer large sites as Auckland’s shortage of development-ready industrial land pushes prices to record highs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 4th May 2026
Foster Moore launches registry advisory for governments
Public Sector

Foster Moore launches registry advisory for governments

Governments facing ageing registry systems can now tap specialist advice on modernisation, interoperability and investment planning from Foster Moore.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations
Firewalls

Why local secure access is becoming critical for New Zealand organisations

Local secure access is moving up the agenda as outages, slower performance and data sovereignty concerns reshape how New Zealand firms manage risk.

By Nick Frantzen • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns
Firewalls

Cyber breaches need communications planning, data warns

Businesses could save about 20% on breach costs if they prepare responses in advance, according to QBE and Atmos claims data.

By Dwayne Alexander • 14 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand
Digital Transformation

Avanade expands in New Zealand on rising AI demand

More Kiwi firms are moving beyond AI pilots, prompting Avanade to bolster local delivery in New Zealand as demand for implementation grows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

The expansion follows early uptake of Microsoft’s previous pledge, as demand for AI training rises across business, schools and community groups.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25
Unified Communications

Microsoft says NZ contribution hits NZ$9.4bn in FY25

Local firms and agencies are using Microsoft's AI and cloud tools to lift productivity, as the company's NZ impact reaches NZ$9.4 billion in FY25.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod
Health Technologies

Goodair's Nosebuds wins design awards amid start-up nod

Early demand for Nosebuds has been reinforced by Gold and Red Dot honours, boosting Goodair’s bid to scale its drug-free breathing device.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch
eCommerce

Women building wealth with purpose in Auckland launch

Women in New Zealand are still facing funding and confidence gaps despite stronger financial literacy, organisers say.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Auckland stories

OVHcloud opens first Asia Pacific local zone in Auckland
Storage

OVHcloud opens first Asia Pacific local zone in Auckland

Businesses in New Zealand and Australia can now keep cloud data local as OVHcloud brings lower latency and residency compliance to Auckland.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Manifest raises AUD $2 million to track agency work
Data Analytics

Manifest raises AUD $2 million to track agency work

Agency leaders are being pushed to rethink billable-hour pricing as AI shortens production cycles and obscures how work is measured.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
SMS phishing campaign targets Australia & New Zealand
Endpoint Protection

SMS phishing campaign targets Australia & New Zealand

Thousands of motorists and households face fake toll and fine texts that can steal card details and personal data if they click the links.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Apr 2026
Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4
Digital Entertainment

Hands-on review: JBL Endurance Peak 4

Runners and gym-goers get secure, sweatproof earbuds with 12-hour battery life, though the oversized case may deter casual users.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
Data Protection

Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push

Businesses in Australia and New Zealand are seeking simpler tools as AI adoption and quantum risk sharpen demand for data security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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